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by Chris ChristensenA travel podcast for people who love to travel. It focues on travel stories with a dash of travel news, travel tips and travel resources. Season with humor and serve weekly. National Geographic Traveler says: "Some podcasts have gained a minor cult following. For example, some 1,000 listeners follow Californian Chris Christensen's Amateur Traveler series, a mix of personal adventures, travel news, and helpful tips." Men's Journal says: "One of the 4 best adventure travel podcasts"
Recent podcasts
#107 - Solo Travel as a Woman
22/09/2007
The Amateur Traveler talks to Sherry Ott (ottsworld.com) about her year traveling solo as a woman, mostly in developing countries like Morocco, Egypt, Kenya, India and Vietnam. Why take a year off work in the middle of your career and if you do, why go to places where you can’t drink the water. Sherry heard the world calling to her and has not regretted it.
#106 - New Mexico
16/09/2007
The Amateur Traveler talks to Zora O’Neill the author of “Moon New Mexico”. Learn about the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Carlsbad Caverns, Sante Fe, New Mexico peppers and cuisine and then go off the beaten path and learn about what else you can find in Roswell besides little green men, where there is a whole town named after pie, and where you can feel right at home with a six shooter strapped to your leg.
#105 - Rhode Island
09/09/2007
The Amateur Traveler talks to Seth Brown author of the book "Rhode Island Curiosities" about his home state. The smallest of the 50 states is still filled with characters some of whom eat bugs, tell stories and try and obtain low numbered license plates.
#104 - New Zealand
01/09/2007
The Amateur Traveler talks to Linda and Craig of the Indie Travel podcast about their home New Zealand. They talk about trekking, blackwater rafting (rafting in a cave), zorbing, bungie jumping, glaciers, hot springs, the haka, and just lying on the beach in this very beautiful country.
#103 - Baja California
27/08/2007
The Amateur Traveler talks to Mark about a recent road trip down the length of the Baja peninsula. This is a trip that is not for the faint of heart but can reward the traveller with out of the way glimpses into Mexico. Hear about whales, cactus, harrowing driving, tequila and more.
